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I think I went a little overboard on my peppers

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hex1848
, 02-06-2010 at 09:52 AM (18939 Views)
I went to the local hardware store last week and got this year’s assortment of peppers for the garden. I think I got a little excited. I like to start my peppers a little bit earlier then the rest of the crop to give them a head start before I put them in the ground in early April. I ended up planting 12 varieties for a total of 48 plants. I’m probably going to end up giving some of them away to friends and family.

Anaheim x 4
Banana x 4
Bell (2 varieties) x 6
Cascabella x 4
Cayenne x 4
Cubanelle x 4
Habanero x 4
Jalapeno M x 6
Joe. E Parker x 4
Poblano x 4
Serrano x 4

I still have the tomatoes, squash, zucchini, herbs and corn left to plant. I think I’m going to sow the corn outside though. The Garlic and Onions are already out in the garden and doing great.

Pepper assortment



Under the Jump Start grow light

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  1. EdgeMan's Avatar
    You must love hot sauce! My grandparents would plant several different peppers every year. I miss having that fresh garden around.
  2. Smoked!'s Avatar
    Excellent. I never have much luck with peppers.
  3. hex1848's Avatar
    I tried to go about half sweet / half hot, but I do love spiciness. Nothing like running out side in the summer time and grabbing just about all you need for some salsa.
  4. ashauler's Avatar
    I have that exact same grow light set up....works great.
  5. buzz's Avatar
    I've got some Chiltepin's outside that I pick from all the time - nice and hot!
  6. hex1848's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by ashauler
    I have that exact same grow light set up....works great.
    It seems to be working fine, I got it set on a timer so it runs for 16 hours a day. I'm kind of wondering if I should have gotten a heating pad as well. I keep the house at ~68-70, but I've been reading that peppers like it a little warmer to germinate. I guess I'll find out late next week.